KINGSTON (Interstat) — Waterhouse protected its unbeaten start in the Jamaican Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Dunbeholden at Drewsland Stadium in Kingston on Sunday. Omani Leacock and Deandre Cunningham supplied the goals for the home side, and Waterhouse’s defense kept Dunbeholden from scoring. Waterhouse improved to five wins, no losses and three draws in the competition, the same record it holds across all competitions. Dunbeholden dropped to one win and six losses in the competition and across all competitions.

Leacock, who was on the field for the full 90 minutes, put Waterhouse ahead in the 31st minute. The goal gave the home side a lead it maintained through halftime and into the latter stages. Cunningham, who also played the full match, doubled the advantage in the 83rd minute. His late goal removed any remaining doubt about the result and completed the scoring. Dunbeholden could not produce a goal in reply.

Waterhouse entered the match unbeaten in the league and had shown a broad range of results. The club had played to a scoreless draw at Racing United and to one-goal draws with Tru-Juice and Portmore. Waterhouse also had lopsided wins over Chapelton, Treasure Beach and Humble Lion earlier in the campaign, including a 6-0 victory at Chapelton, a 2-0 home win over Treasure Beach and a 5-0 road win at Humble Lion. Against Dunbeholden, Waterhouse did not need a high-scoring performance. The home side managed the match after Leacock’s opener and added insurance when Cunningham scored late.

Dunbeholden’s league results have included one win and six losses. The visitors had lost their previous match at Tivoli and had only one win this season, a home victory over Molynes. Dunbeholden also had losses to Montego Bay, Mount Pleasant, Arnett Gardens and Cavalier before facing Waterhouse. Those setbacks included a 3-0 loss at Tivoli, a 1-0 loss at Montego Bay, a 2-0 home loss to Mount Pleasant, a 3-0 loss at Arnett Gardens and a 2-1 home loss to Cavalier. Dunbeholden’s lone victory was a 1-0 home win over Molynes. The defeat at Drewsland Stadium continued a run in which Dunbeholden has struggled to score and has conceded regularly. The visitors remained organized for stretches, but Waterhouse’s two goals were enough to decide the contest.

Waterhouse’s attack was led by Leacock and Cunningham, whose goals came in the 31st and 83rd minutes, respectively. Leacock’s first-half strike set the tone, and Cunningham’s second-half finish closed the match. Waterhouse’s unbeaten record now stands at five wins, no losses and three draws in the competition and across all competitions. Dunbeholden’s record is one win and six losses in the competition and across all competitions. The result kept Waterhouse unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions, while Dunbeholden remained at one win and six losses in both.

The home side will next host Cavalier in league play, while Dunbeholden will return home to face Humble Lion. Waterhouse will then travel to Arnett Gardens, host Mount Pleasant and visit Montego Bay in a busy stretch. Waterhouse’s coming schedule also includes a home match against Molynes United FC and a trip to Tivoli. Dunbeholden’s upcoming schedule includes a trip to Treasure Beach, a home match against Chapelton and a visit to Tru-Juice. Dunbeholden will also host Racing United and travel to Portmore in its next six league fixtures. Waterhouse will play three home and three away matches in its next six league fixtures. Dunbeholden will also play three home and three away matches in its next six league fixtures. Both clubs will look to build momentum in their next league fixtures, with Waterhouse seeking to protect its unbeaten mark and Dunbeholden seeking a second win.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Waterhouse 3, Dunbeholden 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Waterhouse with an 87 percent probability to win.